The Owl & Abacus Tavern
85 year old Human construction, large sized
Location: City of Meltford
Owned by: Thirza Burris
A large half-timbered house with a slate tile roof. A friendly atmosphere permeates the tavern.
The bard Elsie Brewer is providing the musical entertainment tonight.
Overheard...
- "Drinks are on Elbert tonight!"
- "I recon the Shadowmoores had something to do with the sovereign's disappearance. That lot are always up to no good." (Tell me more)
- "This tavern dates back 85 years."
- "Thirza Burris is a good woman. Good at getting me drunk, at least!"
- "There's trouble on the wind."
- "I never trusted those folks over the way."
- "The wizards are upset about some missing shipment." (Tell me more)
- "They say some pirates have discovered a secret about the Slumbering Tower." (Tell me more)
- "The Adventurers Guild Hall pays well if you think you're strong enough." (Tell me more)
- "We had a blast at last years Ebrana festival." (Tell me more)
Punters
At the tavern right now are:
- Elbert Buck - Gaffer Mason - Adult (48) ♂ Human - He is an adult human with brown eyes, short curly black hair, stubble, and dark brown skin.
- Everard Proctor - Potato Farmer - Elder (61) ♂ Human - He is an elderly human with amber eyes, dark-brown and grey streaked hair in braids, a long beard, and medium brown skin.
- Avicia Smith - Elder (58) ♀ Tiefling - She is an elderly tiefling with white eyes, long grey hair tied back in a knot, and red skin. She has curved horns.
- Joan Gilman of Sandtree - Potato Farmer - Adult (31) ♀ Human - She is an adult human with hazel eyes, long light-brown hair with a fringe cut, and medium brown skin.
- Bess House-Gross - Elder (51) ♀ Human - She is an elderly human with blue eyes (behind a pair of spectacles), silver hair in a bun, and olive skin.
- Harriott Proctor - Adult (25) ♀ Human - She is an adult human with brown eyes, black and grey streaked hair in a ponytail, and dark brown skin.
- Tillie Philips - Farmer - Elder (51) ♀ Human - She is an elderly human with brown eyes, long tied back auburn and grey streaked hair, and medium brown skin.
- Llewellyn Gilt - Hatter - Adult (26) ♂ Human - He is an adult human with amber eyes, a shaved head, a clean shaven face, and olive skin.
- Jabez Carpenter - Adult (39) ♂ Human - He is an adult human with hazel eyes, short dark-brown hair, a soulpatch, and black skin.
- Genevieve Brock - Potato Farmer - Elder (61) ♀ Human - She is an elderly human with amber eyes, long red hair with a fringe cut, and light pink skin.
- Edwin Carpenter - Elder (52) ♂ Human - He is an elderly human with amber eyes, short red hair, a clean shaven face, and pale white skin.
Behind the bar
At this location, items are priced between 84% and 97% of their base value.
Available | Price | Value | Item | Description | Weight |
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28 | 5 cp | 5 cp | Animal Feed (1 day) | 10 lbs. | |
0 | 5 gp | 6 gp | Bottle of Whisky | A bottle of whisky containing 16 glasses. A fairly average Human whisky. | 1½ lbs. |
3 | 10 gp | 12 gp | Bottle of Fine Whisky | A bottle of whisky containing 16 glasses. Very fine aged whisky. | 1½ lbs. |
4 | 3 gp 8 sp | 4 gp | Bottle of Mead | A bottle of mead containing 8 cups. A fine mead made from honey. | 1½ lbs. |
4 | 4 sp 3 cp | 5 sp | Cup of Mead | A fine mead made from honey. | |
11 | 3 sp 4 cp | 4 sp | Dram of Whisky | A fairly average Human whisky. | |
20 | 7 sp | 8 sp | Dram of Fine Whisky | Very fine aged whisky. | |
24 | 5 sp 6 cp | 6 sp | Glass of Cabernet Sauvignon (Oak aged, Vintage 793) | A red wine, with notes of blackcurrant and cedar. | ⁵⁄₁₆ lb. |
6 | 5 cp | 5 cp | Glass of City of Meltford Red Wine | A basic wine, made with a blend of local grapes. | |
6 | 5 cp | 5 cp | Glass of City of Meltford White Wine | A basic wine, made with a blend of local grapes. | |
195 | 4 cp | 4 cp | Mug of Ale | Bog standard ale. | |
28 | 1 sp 8 cp | 2 sp | Pitcher of Ale | A gallon of bog standard ale, served in a pitcher. | 10 lbs. |
3 | 1 sp 8 cp | 2 sp | Pitcher of City of Meltford Red Wine | A basic wine, made with a blend of local grapes. A pitcher holds 5 generous cups. | |
10 | 2 gp 8 sp | 3 gp | Pitcher of Shiraz (Oak aged, Vintage 785) | A deep ruby red, with notes of black pepper and dark chocolate. | 1½ lbs. |
9 | 4 sp 5 cp | 5 sp | Stabling (1 day) |
Note
- Undamaged empty bottles can be returned for a 1 gp refund.
Occupants
Name | Role | Age | Gender | Race | Description |
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Chester Wills | Bar Keeper | 29 | Male | Human | He is an adult human with amber eyes, strawberry hair in a ponytail, a long beard, and light pink skin. |
Elisabeth Wills | Housekeeper | 24 | Female | Human | She is an adult human with amber eyes, long styled dark-brown hair, and medium brown skin. |
Guillelmus Burris | 50 | Male | Human | He is an elderly human with brown eyes, a bald head, a soulpatch, and black skin. | |
Hector Wills the 2nd | 4 | Male | Human | He is a human child with amber eyes, a dark-brown quiff, and medium brown skin. | |
Israel Burris | 8 | Male | Human | He is a human child with amber eyes, short auburn hair in a side parting, and medium brown skin. | |
Perry Burris | Housekeeper | 20 | Male | Human | He is an adult human with brown eyes, a black quiff, a clean shaven face, and dark brown skin. |
Thirza Burris | Tavern Keeper | 46 | Female | Human | She is an adult human with brown eyes, black and grey streaked hair in a ponytail, and dark brown skin. |
Family Tree
- Thirza Burris nee Philips (♀/46) + Guillelmus Burris (♂/50/Thirza's husband)
- Elisabeth Wills nee Burris (♀/24/Thirza's daughter) + Chester Wills (♂/29/Thirza's son in-law)
- Hector Wills the 2nd (♂/4/Thirza's grandson)
- Perry Burris (♂/20/Thirza's son)
- Israel Burris (♂/8/Thirza's son)